Sorry! I know I said I would post 'soon', but I got sick and then stuff happened. So here's the third part to Week 3. Don't worry, there still more to come.

Disclaimer: Merlin doesn't belong to me...just give me more episodes please.

Week 3-Part 3

Arthur

"This is it! I already confronted Percival and Leon about Merlin and Gwaine's 'situation'. Not surprisingly, they seemed to know everything that was going on between them. And just like me, they wanted to do something about it. It was clearly getting out of control... for goodness sake, Leon was injured because of their stupid bet! Still... I want to hear Gwaine and Merlin's side of the story, so there's only one thing to do. We need an intervention!"

"...And I know just what to do!...more or less"

Lancelot and Elyan made their way to their rooms after being checked by Gaius. Gwaine was helping Merlin take care of the horses in the stables. As the respectful knight had said, 'it is only honorable to help thy friends'. With the approval from the court physician, Percival and Arthur were supposedly helping Leon, whose leg injury was more of a bruise by now, to his room. What Gaius didn't know was that the three men were actually heading to Arthur's room. There, they would confront the warlock and their usually drunk knight once and for all.

Merlin and Gwaine had just finished taking care of the horses in the stables. Though they didn't say a word to each other, both men were thinking about the events that took place earlier. Why hadn't Merlin's magic worked back there? What was up with Gwaine? Is Leon alright? Has this bet gone too far? These thoughts greatly concerned both men. As they were leaving (still deep in thought), a servant ran up to them.

"Merlin. Sir Gwaine. The Prince requires your presence in his chambers. He says it's matter of great urgency!"

Without even waiting for an explanation, both men ran with lightning speed to Arthur's chambers.

"Okay Percival, as soon as Gwaine and Merlin enter, lock the door behind them".

"Got it".

"And Leon" Arthur turned to his knight resting in his chair. "I know your leg must still be hurting. Are you ready?"

"I don't like this idea Arthur...but my aim is true. I will not miss".

"I'll take that as a 'yes' Leon" Arthur said with a slightly nervous smile. "Are we all ready? We have everything, right? Mead. Rope. Daggers. We all know what to do?"

Both Percival and Leon nodded in agreement, knowing that no matter what, this had to be done for the good of all.

"Okay then, so all we have to do is wait for..." Arthur began, but was interrupted by his door bursting open with a force great enough to almost break it off its hinges.

"Arthur! Are you okay?" Merlin asked frantically.

"Sire" Gwaine said, giving Arthur a slight bow of the head. "Leon. Percival. Forgive my friend for his haste. Though we were concerned for your well being, it was still rude of us to enter without thy permission. Please find it in your heart to forgive us" Gwaine finished dramatically, leaving the room in a rather awkward silence.

"Okay...all is...forgiven" Arthur said slowly, sounding a little unsure of himself.

"Thank you your highness...so, what was it that you wanted to speak to us about? From what the servant told us, it seemed quite urgent".

"Yes. But first things first. Percival, the door!"

Snapping out of his short daze, Percival quickly made his way to the door. Merlin and Gwaine only registered Arthur's command after Percival had locked it.

"What's going on?" Merlin asked, his tall muscular frame making him more intimidating...well, only just a little. Merlin should never, ever look even slightly intimidating, Arthur thought.

"Gwaine. Merlin. You too have been acting strangely for the longest. Leon and Percival have already told me about the little "bet" you two made" Arthur said with a disapproving look on his face. At this, both Gwaine and Merlin looked at their friends in dismay. I thought this was supposed to be our secret, Merlin thought. "As you can see, all of us are concerned for the both of you. Thanks to your actions, someone could've gotten seriously hurt. It was a miracle that Leon's injury wasn't worse...no offense Leon" Arthur added, quickly looking at the injured knight.

"None taken."

"Forgive me Sire, I..." Gwaine began.

"NO! No more, Gwaine! No more 'Sire', or 'Prince', or 'Highness'. No more!" Arthur yelled.

"Then what do...I...call you..." Gwaine asked in utter shock.

"Just 'Arthur' is fine!" Arthur shouted, and then let out a heavy sigh. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want the old Gwaine back. I do miss being called 'Princess'".

"But...but it's so...so...disrespectful! I couldn't..."

Arthur left Gwaine to mull over his little 'predicament'. Now time to talk to Merlin.

"And YOU, what's gotten into you Merlin?" Arthur asked, leaving Merlin glaring at him in silence. What's he glaring at me for?, Arthur thought. "You too have changed...surprisingly, your silence is a curse rather than a gift" Arthur finished, purposely not mentioning Merlin's physical change. That would be awkward, he thought.

This only left Merlin glaring at the young prince even more.

"Now", Arthur continued, "Stop not using magic at once!"

"No" Merlin stated defiantly.

"Merlin, I order you, as your Prince, to do as I command".

"I don't care. My answer's no"

"Merlin, Leon was hurt because you didn't use your magic. Do you really want this to go on?"

"JUST MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS ARTHUR!" Merlin snapped at Arthur. Though the young prince was angry, he hid back a smile. Well, I got him to say a sentence longer than three words.

"Merlin, you can't yell at prin...sire...Arth...we just don't yell at people, let alone our comrades" Gwaine said, still lost as to how to 'properly' address Arthur.

"I don't care" Merlin retorted. Darn, back to three-word sentences. So close too, Arthur thought.

"Fine" Arthur sighed, causing Merlin and Gwaine to stare slightly in shock at, what seemed to be, Arthur giving up. "I hate to do this..." Arthur began while giving Percival a short nod.

"Do wha..." Merlin began, but before he could continue, something slammed against his head...and it was hard. Before he knew it, his head had found the floor's wooden surface suddenly quite fascinating.

"Merlin, are you oka..." Gwaine started to ask, but was also knocked unconscious.

"Thank you Percival" Arthur said, after checking on the two men laying on the floor.

"Don't thank me yet Arthur. We're still not done"

"This is going to be a long day" Leon stated. Percival and Arthur couldn't agree more.

What does Arthur plan to do with Merlin and Gwaine? What will happen next? Why am I asking all of these questions though I know the outcome? All will be answered next time on Dragon Ball Z...

Sorry. I couldn't resist a random DBZ reference. :)

Thanks to all those who reviewed. The next chapter will be posted very soon (this time...)

-STL13